Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website has 500+ blog posts and they have a YouTube channel. All of these cover fastpitch softball from coaching and training beginner athletes up through college athletes. It is a great resource for players, parents and coaches. Whether it be training tips, mental aspects, coaching methods, recruiting etc. it is all covered, hence the name Everything Fastpitch.

Coach Prep - Things we say that confuse players

In this episode we discuss things that we say that confuse the player. And when you really think about what we are saying, they don't make any sense. For the new year we need to add this to our list of things to stop doing to get the best performance out of our players.Support the Show.

01-01
11:56

Coach Prep - Utilizing Assistant Coaches correctly

This weeks episode discusses how to utilize assistant coaches. As head coach you need to delegate to your assistants certain responsibilities and let them coach. You also need to make sure that all of you are on the same page and avoid anything that undermines the players confidence in you or the assistants.Support the Show.

12-25
14:35

Everything Fastpitch - "The Everything Fastpitch Movie Night Spectacular!"

Well -- maybe not spectacular but this weeks the coaches are talking favorite movies and recommendations during this quarantine. We're also talking equipment, more on the NCAA ruling, and more remote training.Support the Show.

04-16
44:54

Everything Fastpitch - "The Impact of the NCAA Decision to Extend Players an Extra Year of Eligibility"

In this week's episode the coaches take a deep dive in to the affects the NCAA decision to extend eligibility will have. We also look at how recruiting is being affected, home training, and helicopter coaches.Support the Show.

04-08
01:00:06

Everything Fastpitch - "We're Going to Need to Wait Just a Little Longer for Olympic Softball"

This week the coaches talk about the postponement of the Olympic Games, We are also talking remote training, Didja Know, and the Long and Short term fixes for helping hitters.Support the Show.

04-01
52:05

Everything Fastpitch - "Softball Homework"

Equipment Tip of the WeekDid You KnowListener QuestionTopic 1 - Handling the Challenges of the TimesTopic 2 - Softball HomeworkCoaching Tip of the WeekSupport the Show.

03-25
49:09

Everything Fastpitch - "A Springtime Without Softball"

The staff at Everything Fastpitch is committed to delivering content to our listeners, even through this unprecedented time. This week the coaches talk NCAA World Series cancellation, and the NCAA rule change that could give those affected an additional year of eligibility. We also have a gear spotlight, coach tip, shout-out and more!Support the Show.

03-18
01:13:03

Everything Fastpitch - "Social Media Coaching & Coronavirus' Effect on Athletics

In this week's episode the coaches get back to the regular line up with our Shout-out, Gear Spotlight, and a Listener Question. In our topic section we talk Social Media coaching and the effects the current health situation has had on athletics.Purchase the ZUYEE Wrist Band Ball we discussed here: https://amzn.to/2IGakd7Support the Show.

03-12
50:44

Everything Fastpitch - "Coach Scott Whitlock Returns"

On our journey to episode 200 the coaches and staff get things back to normal with Shout-Outs, Player of the week, Coach Tips and everything else you've come to expect! The coaches also talk more with last week's special guest Coach Scott Whitlock.Link to Scott's book: https://amzn.to/3cBlduTSupport the Show.

03-04
01:12:07

Everything Fastpitch - "The Everything Fastpitch 100th Episode Special"

We made it to 100 and we have YOU, the listeners to thank! What do we have in store for you this week? Listen in and find out. The coaches have kept this a secret until now and you are just one listen away from finding out. Again, from the EFP staff we thank you ALL for your continued support.Link to Scott's book: https://amzn.to/3cBlduTSupport the Show.

02-27
01:07:18

Everything Fastpitch -"1 More Episode to 100! Where is the Base Path? Obstruction and Concussions"

In this week's turn the coaches have a lot to cover. First, thank you Anchorage for the increased listenership! Our player of the week is a Breezy kinda girl, Sportneer is here to strengthen your forearms, and coach Tory and Coach Don give you the skinny on Where the base path actually lies and they talk Obstruction Rule and Concussion.Support the Show.

02-19
55:05

Everything Fastpitch - "Coach is Gone... Now What? How to Handle a Coaching Change."

In this week's episode the coaches talk coaching changes, player of the week, gear spotlight and catch up with friend to the show Coach Reed to talk rule changes to pitching.Support the Show.

02-13
01:00:47

Everything Fastpitch - "Facemask Fallacy, Tagging Up Rule, The Importance of Hitting at a Tryout and More!"

This week's episode is a grab bag of topics. Coach Tory talks changing his mind when it comes to defensive masks, the coaches get in to the details of the tagging up rules and they also talk the importance of hitting at a tryout.Support the Show.

02-06
48:00

Everything Fastpitch - "The Ballpark Wagon, No Ties, NCAA Top 25 and More!"

This episode has it all! The coaches talk ballpark wagons, no ties, the first 2020 EFP Player of the Week, NCAA rankings and more!Support the Show.

01-30
55:37

Everything Fastpitch - "Seeing the Game at the Highest Level Part II -- The Olympians."

In this episode the coaches circle back a little to last week's topic and talk opportunities to get out and see the Olympic team!Support the Show.

01-23
47:36

Everything Fastpitch - "Catchphrase Communication"

This week the coaches have the catcher's covered with their equipment spotlight. They also come at us with a new "Didja Know...", a user email and a discussion on something every coach and parent is probably guilty of -- Catchphrase Communication.Support the Show.

01-16
53:15

Everything Fastpitch - "We Are Getting This New Year Started Right! We're Talkiing Rules"

In this week's episode the coaches are here to get 2020 started right! We have a new Gear Spotlight -- The Zip Ball! We are also talking rules, foul lines, and more!Support the Show.

01-09
56:26

Everything Fastpitch - "The Final Episode -- of the DECADE!"

Don't worry, we'll be back next year with new episodes, new guests, and new takes on the game. For our final episode the coaches have the developer of our new sponsor Cleat it Up in to talk about what it can do for you. Support the Show.

01-01
55:43

Everything Fastpitch - "Gifts for Coaches and a Listener Needs Advice on Practicing Indoors"

In this Christmas Eve edition the coaches continue talking about gift ideas for coach and respond to a listener question -- How to run an effective indoor practice in a small space.Support the Show.

12-24
44:49

Everything Fastpitch - "The Fastpitch Prep Coach Challenge"

In this episode the coaches announce The Fastpitch Prep Coach Challenge! What is this? Listen in to find out! Support the Show.

12-18
53:46

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